Google sought to silence politicians while seeking tax breaks

Iria · Feb 4, 2007, 06:17 AM

Source: Google Blog (News.com)
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Google, whose informal motto is "Do No Evil" tried to browbeat lawmakers in North Carolina into silence while the company sought millions in tax breaks, according to a newspaper in that state.

The Charlotte Observer of Charlotte, N.C., has written an article detailing the behind-the-scenes machinations of a deal that will lead to Google building a data center in North Carolina.

Feb 4, 2007, 06:17 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Google sought to silence politicians while seeking tax breaks Source: Google Blog (News.com) ________ Google, whose informal motto is "Do No Evil" tried to browbeat lawmakers in North Carolina into silence while the company sought millions in tax breaks, according to a newspaper in that state. The Charlotte Observer of Charlotte, N.C., has written an article detailing the behind-the-scenes machinations of a deal that will lead to Google building a data center in North Carolina.